Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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Exhibitor applications have opened for New Zealand’s leading business events industry showcase, MEETINGS at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) from 16 to 18 June 2026. The NZICC will be showcasing its multi-functional capabilities when it hosts MEETINGS 2026 in Auckland. Across three days, NZICC will transform its spaces to encompass the official opening, two-day expo, and a finale celebration extravaganza. Run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the most important event …
October 24, 2025
Auckland is roughly the same latitude as Melbourne and shares the same reputation for four seasons in one day. At Meetings 2025 that is just what we experienced. Day one started with breakfast at the revolving restaurant on Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower. The early start was chosen so we could watch the sunrise – all we saw was cloud. Then it was up to the old convention centre that …
July 14, 2025
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is welcoming news of the confirmed February 2026 opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says the industry is pleased to have a confirmed schedule for the opening after much anticipation. “It is impossible not to think about the history of this venue. When first conceived, the expectation for what it would deliver was enormous. The hurdles …
February 7, 2025
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